Mastercard CSO Conversation - The Future Looks Circular: Making Sustainable Choices Seamless

December 2, 2025 2:55 PM

Originally published by MastercardJoin us for a dynamic, live conversation exploring how the circular economy is shifting towards mainstream. Featuring featuring Ingka Group, Walmart, and Mastercard chief sustainability officers Karen Pflug, Kathleen McLaughlin, and Ellen Jackowski in conversation with Modern Retail's Melissa Daniels, this session will unpack how leading companies are introducing solutions for everyday life-making circular...

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Multi-Billion Dollar Firms Merge to Expand Tax and Multi-Generational Wealth Capabilities Nationwide

December 2, 2025 12:00 PM

Succession Resource Group (SRG) announces the completed merger of Heritage Wealth Advisors and AGP Wealth Advisors, combining two of the largest teams on the West Coast into a powerful, expanded enterprise focused on tax strategy, estate planning, and multigenerational service, now managing over $8 billion for clients across the United States. This partnership brings together two nationally recognized firms with aligned values and a shared...

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Exit Factor Expands Territory With New Location in Chicago, Illinois

December 2, 2025 12:00 PM

Exit Factor™, a business consulting franchise that specializes in exit planning for small- to mid-sized companies, announced today the opening of its newest location in Chicago, IL. Owner Erin Guthrie, a fifteen-year strategy and M&A executive from the technology industry, will serve as the owner and operator of Exit Factor of Chicago Downtown.The Exit Factor program is a proven process with tailored exit plans that safeguard the long-term value...

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Ticino Wealth Announces Launch as RIA

December 2, 2025 11:00 AM

The team behind Ticino Wealth has formally launched as a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) firm, with a continued focus on helping clients plan for and manage their retirement. Based in Mission Viejo, California, the firm's transition reflects a structural change, not a shift in philosophy or service.The advisory team is led by Michael Masciorini, a veteran advisor with more than 35 years of experience helping clients pursue their financial...

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Joy Comes in All Shapes - Even Ducks!

December 2, 2025 9:30 AM

Originally published in Aflac's Do Good Newsletter. Click here to subscribe.Helping children with cancer and blood disorders is at the heart of the Aflac mission.A feathery holiday hero with a joyful heartCelebrate the season of joy with the adorable Aflac Holiday Duck! Dressed in a festive hat, this cuddly companion brings smiles and warmth to all. Available in 6-inch and 10-inch sizes, every duck purchased helps support children with cancer...

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Finexio and RipplePoint Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Hospitality Financial Operations

December 2, 2025 9:15 AM

Finexio, the pioneering Accounts Payable Payments-as-a-Service platform, today announced a transformative strategic partnership with RipplePoint, the hospitality industry's premier SaaS expense analytics platform trusted by hundreds of properties for over 20 years. This landmark collaboration delivers an end-to-end financial transformation solution that empowers hospitality operators to achieve 30-60% cost reductions while converting accounts...

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AllianceBernstein: AI's Hidden Cost: Why Water Risk Belongs on Every Investor's Radar

December 2, 2025 9:15 AM

Sara Rosner| Director-Responsible Investing ResearchJames Russo| Senior Research Analyst-Strategic Core EquitiesHenna Nordqvist, CFA| Corporate Credit Analyst-Fixed IncomeAI's rapid growth is driving demand not only for electricity but also for the clean water needed to run its physical infrastructure. As data centers expand, rising water intensity is straining supplies and testing long-term sustainability. In our analysis, these pressures...

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Chesapeake Bank Earns National and Statewide Honors for Workplace Excellence and Performance

December 2, 2025 8:55 AM

While celebrating their 125th anniversary year as an independent community bank, Chesapeake Bank has been recognized with three prestigious honors that underscore its commitment to employees, customers, and communities. The bank was again named one of American Banker's 2025 Best Banks to Work For, ranking #49 nationally on the overall list, and #32 nationally on banks less than $3 billion of assets. This recognition - which they have earned...

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Luminar Media Group Engages R.F. Lafferty & Co. as Lead Managing Underwriter and Sole Book Running Manager

December 2, 2025 8:30 AM

Luminar Media Group, Inc. (OTCID:LRGR) ("Luminar" or the "Company"), a diversified financial holding company focused on revenue-based financing solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, is pleased to announce that it has engaged R.F. Lafferty & Co., Inc. ("R.F. Lafferty") to act as its lead managing underwriter and sole book running manager in connection with Luminar's planned uplisting to a national U.S. exchange.This engagement represents...

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Vivid Money Brings Easy Banking to People and Businesses Across Europe

December 2, 2025 8:25 AM

Vivid Money is a mobile banking company that operates across Europe and provides services designed to support both individuals and business users. The platform offers a way to handle daily financial tasks in a clear and simple manner, giving people a steady system they can rely on for personal and business activities. The service functions across multiple regions in the European Union and places strong attention on secure processes and smooth...

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Zimtu Capital Corp. Announces Closing of Warrant Exercise Incentive Program

December 1, 2025 5:50 PM

Zimtu Capital Corp. (TSXV:ZC)(FSE:ZCT1) (the "Company" or "Zimtu") is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated October 24, 2025, the Company has completed its warrant exercise incentive program (the "Incentive Program") by issuing an aggregate 4,359,687 incentive warrants (the "Incentive Warrants") to eligible warrant holders (the "Eligible Holders") who participated in the Incentive Program. Each Incentive Warrant is...

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Commercial Bank Welcomes Dr. Jason McConnell to Board of Directors

December 1, 2025 5:00 PM

Commercial Bank is pleased to announce that Dr. Jason McConnell of Rose Hill, VA, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the bank. Dr. McConnell brings extensive experience in technology integration, financial oversight, and strategic growth; skills that align with the bank's mission and innovation goals.Jason McConnell is a figurehead in the Harrogate community, currently serving as President of Lincoln Memorial University, where he...

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D. Boral Capital acted as Exclusive Placement Agent to Decent Holding Inc. (Nasdaq:DXST) in Connection with its ~$8,000,000 Registered Follow-On Offering

December 1, 2025 4:40 PM

On November 11, 2025, Decent Holding Inc. (NASDAQ:DXST) ("Decent" or the "Company"), an established wastewater treatment services provider in China, announced the pricing of its ~$8,000,000 registered follow-on offering (the "Registered Offering") consisting of 13,333,333 Class A ordinary shares, par value US$0.0001 per share ( the "Class A Ordinary Shares") at a purchase price of US$0.60 per share (the "Public Offering Price"), and warrants to...

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Proxymity White Paper Reveals How Digital Innovation is Reshaping Proxy Voting and Corporate Governance

December 1, 2025 4:00 PM

Proxymity, the leading digital investor communications platform, today announced the publication of its new white paper, Revolutionising Proxy Voting in Australia: Overcoming Legacy Inefficiencies with Proxymity, which explores how the Australian market has transitioned from fragmented, manual proxy voting processes to a fully digital, transparent and real-time environment.The white paper traces the evolution of proxy voting in Australia from...

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Commencement Bank Named Best in Business by South Sound Business Magazine

December 1, 2025 3:15 PM

Commencement Bank is honored to be recognized as one of South Sound Business's 2025 Best in Business recipients. South Sound Business Magazine hosts an annual competition that asks residents to vote on the "Best in Business" for several categories and industries. Commencement Bank was recognized as the 2025 Best in Business local bank, which it also received in 2023."We are humbled to once again be recognized as one of South Sound's best...

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O2 Sponsor Finance provides Senior Secured Credit Facilities to Support Paceline Equity Partners and Serata Capital Partners in their Acquisition of EventLink Group

December 1, 2025 11:00 AM

O2 Sponsor Finance, a division of Old Second National Bank (NASDAQ:OSBC), has had a very busy second-half of 2025 with significant new financing activity. O2 Sponsor Finance announced today that it served as Administrative Agent and Co-Lead Arranger of senior secured credit facilities to support Paceline Equity Partners, LLC and Serata Capital Partners, LLC in their acquisition of EventLink Group ("EventLink").Founded in 2009 and headquartered...

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Mastercard: Building a Coalition for Global Financial Health and Resilience

December 1, 2025 10:00 AM

Originally published by MastercardBy Bunita Sawhney, Chief Consumer Product Officer, MastercardAs the world grows ever more connected, access to financial tools has expanded dramatically. Today, 79% of adults worldwide have a bank account, an increase from 51% in 2011. This is a remarkable gain. Yet 2.1 billion adults remain underbanked or unbanked, according to the World Bank's Global Findex 2025, and for many who have entered the formal...

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Valsoft Corporation Expands Its Public Administration Software Portfolio with the Acquisition of Open Software

December 1, 2025 9:45 AM

Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Montreal-based company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Open Software S.r.l. ("Open Software"), a leading Italian developer of IT solutions for local public administrations and police forces.Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Mirano (Venice), Italy, Open Software has become a trusted partner to municipalities...

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Formidable ETFs Moving to Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

December 1, 2025 9:00 AM

Formidable Asset Management announced that Formidable ETF and Formidable Fortress ETF will transition their trading listings from NYSE Arca to the Cboe BZX Exchange, effective December 19, 2025.Formidable Asset Management specializes in actively managed ETFs focused on long-term growth and risk-adjusted performance. The Formidable ETF provides diversified exposure across [insert asset classes or sectors], while the Formidable Fortress ETF...

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Shane Kinahan Urges Investors to Slow Down and Think Smarter

December 1, 2025 8:45 AM

In an era dominated by algorithmic trading and short-term speculation, Shane Kinahan, Investment Manager and Principal at Lake Avenue Capital, LLC, is calling for a return to fundamentals - thoughtful decision-making, patience, and a renewed focus on human judgment in finance."Everyone's trying to move faster," says Kinahan. "But in markets, speed without clarity is a liability. The best investors aren't just reacting - they're thinking."A...

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